Project Management Program

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Project Management for IS / IT Professionals

Villanova University This course draws from the most current methods and the most experienced experts to enable the student to advance in responsibility, recognition and rewards. Students desiring PMI� certification will gain a basic understanding of the knowledge areas as presented in PMI's guide to the project management Body of Knowledge.

This program provides:
  • Certificate - Certification program

Project Management Professional (PMP) Prep

Villanova University This course prepares students for the certification exam offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The formal education needed to prepare for the exam is provided in the following courses: Essentials of Project Management and Mastering Project Management. This course focuses on how to best prepare for and pass the exam, with topics including Integration Management, Scope Management, Risk...

Six Sigma Black Belt

Villanova University This 16-week program is designed for experienced Six Sigma practitioners with a Green Belt Certification (or equivalent process improvement experience) who wish to achieve the pinnacle of Six Sigma training by developing critical skills for leadership in enterprisewide deployment.

This program provides:
  • Certificate - Certification program

Six Sigma Green Belt

Villanova University This 8-week course helps develop critical skills required to serve on project teams. Participants learn how to use many of the proven Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools to contribute to the success of your organization, including processes for collecting and analyzing data, and leading and executing process-level improvement projects.

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